Certification in New York State

Use NYSUT’s Fact Sheets on NYS Certification to understand the requirements to move from initial to professional certification, options for obtaining additional certificates, and the post July 1, 2016 registrations and CTLE requirements to maintain your certificate(s).

Use NYSUT’s Fact Sheets to understand the requirements for a teaching assistant certificate, how to progress from Level I to Levels II and III, the post July 1, 2016 registration and CTLE requirements to maintain a Level III TA certificate, as well as general certification information for non-classroom teaching titles such as ‘School Social Workers’.